Nonprofit · EIN 41-1265701
NORTHERN MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION
Tax-exempt · BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,521,148 | $2,837,113 | $684,035 | $6,916,251 | $261,844 | $6,654,407 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,698,916 | $2,744,434 | -$45,518 | $6,596,579 | $348,717 | $6,247,862 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,927,531 | $2,718,377 | $209,154 | $6,344,000 | $300,764 | $6,043,236 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,934,962
- of which government grants
- $901,206
- Membership dues
- $712,499
- Program service revenue
- $28,306
- Investment income
- $459,228
- Royalties
- $1,179
- Net rental income
- $97,473
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $389,343
- Other revenue
- $98,652
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $98,323
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,059,809
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,442,201
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $855
- Accounting fees
- $21,025
- Occupancy
- $119,167
- Travel
- $14,349
- Depreciation
- $239,399
- Program services (functional)
- $2,058,825
- Management and general (functional)
- $426,447
- Fundraising (functional)
- $351,841
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,596,579
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,916,251
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $261,844
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,654,407
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,662,817
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,885,045
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,618,136
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $36,271
- Gross receipts
- $5,497,959
- Employees
- 42
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1970
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF HANKS | CEO Officer | 40 | $92,668 | $18,018 |
| STEVE BERRY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAINE LARSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT GISH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS ANNETTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT SEVERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK BEESON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HICKEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL YUDELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK SPEER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH PASSI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JON FIELDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF HANKS | CEO Officer | 40 | $84,952 | $18,018 |
| JOE BREITER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE BERRY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT GISH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAINE LARSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS ANNETTE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT SEVERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK BEESON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HICKEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL YUDELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK SPEER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF HANKS | CEO Officer | 40 | $87,195 | $16,380 |
| JOE BREITER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE BERRY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM HANKO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAINE LARSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT SEVERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN YODER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS ANNETTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT GISH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISA KORENTAYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY LOUD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK BEESON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HICKEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 108 GRANT AVE NE, BEMIDJI, MN 56601-3620
- In care of
- % WILLIAM MICHAEL SANFORD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JEFF HANKS, 108 GRANT AVE NE, BEMIDJI, MN 56601
- Signed the 990
- JEFF HANKS, CEO
- Phone
- (218) 751-3407
- Website
- WWW.LPTV.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MILLER MCDONALD INC
Mission
LAKELAND PBS' MISSION IS TO EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, ENRICH AND ENLIGHTEN OUR "COMMUNITY" WITH THE PROGRAMMING WE PRODUCE RIGHT HERE IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA AND THE NATIONALLY AVAILABLE PROGRAMMING WE CHOOSE TO AIR ON OUR CHANNELS. LAKELAND PBS' VISION IS TO BE THE PREMIER, TRUSTED, INDISPENSABLE PUBLIC MEDIA RESOURCE FOR THE REGION. WE STRIVE TO EMPOWER CITIZENS WHILE SERVING AND CONNECTING THE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES ACROSS OUR BROADCAST REGION.
Program accomplishments
- PROGRAMMING & PRODUCTION- PUBLIC TV TO AID IN PRODUCTION OF TELEVISION PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC.Expenses $1,525,307 · revenue $28,306
- BROADCASTING- PUBLIC TV TO ALLOW THE PROGRAMS PRODUCED TO BE VIEWED BY THE PUBLIC.Expenses $431,725
- PROGRAM INFORMATION - PUBLIC TV TO INFORM THE PUBLIC OF WHAT IS AVAILABLE TO THEM FROM THE PUBLIC TV STATIONExpenses $101,793
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1265701
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,916,251
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,497,959
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $3,521,148 | $2,837,113 | $6,916,251 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $2,698,916 | $2,744,434 | $6,596,579 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $2,927,531 | $2,718,377 | $6,344,000 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $2,897,865 | $2,757,954 | $6,227,659 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-1265701).
Questions about NORTHERN MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION
- What is the EIN of NORTHERN MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHERN MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION is 41-1265701.
- Is NORTHERN MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to NORTHERN MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHERN MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NORTHERN MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTHERN MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTHERN MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JEFF HANKS.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHERN MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $92,668 (JEFF HANKS, CEO).
- How much revenue does NORTHERN MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,521,148, expenses of $2,837,113 and total assets of $6,916,251 at year end.
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